Vintage Italian Majolica Orvieto Rooster Wall Plate by Ceramiche Leoncini

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Description

Bring a vibrant touch of the Italian countryside to your home with this exceptional, hand-painted Italian Majolica ceramic plate featuring … Read more Bring a vibrant touch of the Italian countryside to your home with this exceptional, hand-painted Italian Majolica ceramic plate featuring the iconic Orvieto green rooster (Galletto Verde) motif. Expertly crafted and hand-painted by the renowned family artisan workshop Ceramiche Leoncini in the historic medieval tower town of San Gimignano, Tuscany, this piece beautifully marries centuries-old folk tradition with upscale Tuscan artistry.

Design & Symbolism

The center of the plate features a charmingly stylized green rooster with yellow and red accents, framed by flowing green foliage, delicate black line scrolls, and rich yellow borders. In Italian pottery lore, the Orvieto rooster stands as a beloved symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and blessings for the home, making this plate as meaningful as it is visually striking.

Display & Versatility

This versatile piece is ready to enhance your kitchen, dining room, or gallery wall. The unglazed foot rim on the reverse features factory-drilled hanging holes, allowing you to mount it flush against the wall as a vibrant work of art without the need for cumbersome wire hangers. Alternatively, it can be styled beautifully on a tabletop easel or plate stand.

Condition & Markings

The plate is in excellent vintage condition with a vibrant, glossy glaze and clean presentation. It proudly bears the authentic black stamp of Ceramiche Leoncini on the reverse, complete with their signature San Gimignano medieval skyline logo, confirming its genuine Tuscan origin. See less